Manufacturing Engineer

Vantage Point Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the construction industry is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance productivity and improve safety in the manufacturing process. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in lean manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be a key player in projects aimed at increasing efficiency and product quality, working closely with production teams. A comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and 401k matching, is offered.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, industrial or mechanical engineering.
• Several years of experience in lean manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to workplace safety.
• Proven track record of successful project management to increase productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the safety culture journey and engage production colleagues in new product development.
• Facilitate the planning and implementation of workplace layout.
• Identify opportunities for cost-effective automation solutions.
• Lead efforts in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a bridge between Product Development and Manufacturing.

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will apply and develop skills within manufacturing and cross-functionally, to improve safety performance, support and lead product development, improve manufacturing productivity and efficiency, and be part of supportive team enabling continued growth.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, nationally recognized provider of products and services to the construction and containment industries.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Support the safety culture journey and always engage production colleagues in considering the safety implications of new product development, product improvements, capacity expansion projects, and efficiency improvements
• Support the commitment to a healthy workplace culture
• Facilitate the planning and implementation of workplace layout and flow, including in a new campus facility
• Identify opportunities and implement cost-effective automation solutions for increased capacity, efficiency improvement, and to address safety challenges
• Lead efforts in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a critical bridge between Product Development and Manufacturing to ensure alignment on new product development/product improvements and manufacturing safety/productivity/efficiency for high quality outcomes
• Align with functional leads in Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Shipping to ensure improvements are thorough and fully aligned with the business and customer expectations
• Perform manufacturing capability assessments for new opportunities
• Assess Bills of Material (BOM) design, structure, and accuracy to support growth
• Leverage the ERP system to create electronic production schedules

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, industrial or mechanical engineering
• Several years of experience in lean manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and/or product engineering
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to workplace safety
• Proven track record of successful project management to increase productivity, improve efficiency, decrease costs, and improve product quality
• High comfort level working alongside production colleagues
• Effective communication, collaboration and listening skills while showing empathy and respect
• ERP and MES experience, with focus on bills of material (BOMs), cost accounting, standard manufacturing costs, production confirmations, and WIP/FG inventory management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills cross-functionally and through all levels of the organization to manage priorities, align resources, and drive improvement
• Demonstrated success in engaging production floor colleagues

Benefits of the Job:

• Opportunity for professional growth within a rapidly growing organization
• Comprehensive benefit package including health and dental with generous paid time off and matching 401k